Europe is home to some of the most exquisite castles located around the most virgin locales across its landscape.Here is a look at some those you must visit when in Europe.

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If I can generate enough income, I'd like to get a castle, a historic castle that I can restore.

-Henry Thomas

This fairytale castle is the historical seat of the Prussian Kings and German Emperors. The view from the castle that stands on top of Mount Hohenzollern (855m)is as stunning as the complex itself.

Hohenzollern Castle, Germany.

Prague Castle, an iconic site of the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the largest and oldest castlesin the world. It is about 570 meter long and 130 meter wide, and its design represents literally everyarchitectural style of the last millennium, from Gothic to Romanesque and Baroque features.

Prague Castle, The Czech Republic.

A painting of a castle by Scottish artist Nasmyth

Himeji Castle, Japan.Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its amazing white exterior, is a stunning complex comprised of 83 wooden buildings. It was originally built in the 14th century and is located in the Kansai region of Japan.

The location of the castle was chosen by King François I as he desired to be near his mistress, Claude Rohan, whose palace was located adjacently.The massive castle has 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircases, and it is the largest chateaux in the Loire Valley in France.

Chambord Castle, France.

A painting of the‘French Revolution’,France, Vizille.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.The castle was designed by Christian Jank, a theatrical set designer rather than an architect, for Ludwig II of Bavaria who was declared insane before the castle's completion. Situated on a rugged hill, in southwest Bavaria, today the castle is one of the country's most populartourist attractions.

Conwy Castle, Wales.Conwy is one of the most prominent fortresses built by Edward I in the 13th century. It is one of the key castles of the king's "iron ring" of fortresses constructed in Wales. It is estimated that Edward spent £15,000 (£162 million in 2009) on the construction, which makes it the most costly castle in the Welsh history.

Guaita fortress, located on Guaita peak and overlooking the city of San Marino, is an iconic image of this micro country embraced by Italy. The fortress was constructed in the 11th century and served as a prison for some time. Guaita is one of the Three Towers of San Marino, located on the three peaks of Monte Titano. The towers are depicted on the San Marino's national flag and its coat of arms.

Guaita Fortress,

San Marino, Italy.

Built in the 13th century to hold back the Vikings, today Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most famous sites in Scotland. Most probably it was named after Bishop Donan who came to Scotland in the 6th century. It is situated on an island, surrounded by the amazingscenery of the Scottish highlands.

Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland.

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost;that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.

-Henry David Thoreau

Alnwick Castle,

England. Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor Castle,and has been home of the Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309.It has featured in many film and television productions over the years.

The Roaring Meg cannon, or mortar, at Goodrich Castle.

Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror.

Windsor Castle, United Kingdom.

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